Jalen Hurts is reportedly out for the rest of the 2026 season, and the NFL world is buzzing. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith wasted no time dropping a harsh verdict on the Philadelphia Eagles’ championship hopes after the news broke on Monday.
Hurts Sidelined: The Full Story
This whole nightmare started when Hurts, just 28, missed Week 6. He was out because of a blood clot in his calf, and backup Tanner McKee had to step in. The Eagles offense struggled hard, losing 25-14 to the Carolina Panthers. That loss made it four straight defeats for Philly, dropping them to a brutal 2-4 on the season and raising some serious red flags.
Initially, everyone thought Hurts would be back after missing four games. But nope, Monday brought the gut punch: blood clots in his lungs. Yeah, you read that right. Lungs. That means the rest of the campaign is a no-go for the 2024 Super Bowl MVP. Through their first five games, Hurts had put up 933 yards and eight touchdowns, so this isn’t just a small bump in the road for an offense already searching for consistency.
Stephen A. Declares the Eagles “Done”
So, what’s the word from the usual suspects? Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back, folks. He flat-out declared, “The Eagles are done.” No sugarcoating it. While he sent his best wishes to Hurts for a full recovery, he made it crystal clear he does not believe the Eagles can remain contenders without their star signal-caller.
On the bright side, the team did offer a positive update on Hurts’ condition. He’s “clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations,” and they’re confident he’ll make a full recovery. He’s even expected to stay around the team while he focuses on getting better, which is awesome to hear. But football-wise? This team is facing a brutal uphill battle without him on the field.
Uphill Battle Ahead For Philadelphia
McKee’s got a mountain to climb now, stepping into a super tough spot. The Eagles need to snap this losing streak and try to salvage *something* from this season. Their next challenge comes against division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, who also enter Week 7 with a 2-4 record. That’s a crucial matchup for both sides, going down next Monday night.
But for Stephen A. Smith, the outlook is already bleak. Hurts is out, the team’s struggling, and he thinks those championship dreams have simply disappeared.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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